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Idris
إدريسTraditional prophetic name; etymology uncertain
Boy namesMeaning of Idris
Traditional prophetic name; etymology uncertain
Do not confuse Arabic Idris with the Welsh name of the same Latin spelling; their histories are different.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- id-REES
- Other spellings
- Idriss · Edris
How to write and say Idris
- In Arabic
- إدريس
- In Latin letters
- Idris
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Idris?
- The recorded meaning is “Traditional prophetic name; etymology uncertain.” Check the cited source and intended origin before relying on that interpretation.
- Compare إدريس in Arabic with Idris in Latin letters across your family’s languages.
- Other recorded spellings include Idriss · Edris. Choose a consistent form for official documents.
- Try saying the name with your family name, and ask relatives how they would write and pronounce it.
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Questions about Idris
What does Idris mean?
Traditional prophetic name; etymology uncertain
How do you write Idris in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are إدريس in Arabic and Idris in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Idris?
Our recorded alternatives are Idriss · Edris. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Idris pronounced?
Our approximate guide is id-REES. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.